[ˈʃɛrɪf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in England and Wales) the chief executive officer of the Crown in a county, having various administrative and judicial functions

- (in Scotland) a judge

- an elected officer in a county, responsible for keeping the peace

- an officer of the Supreme Court who enforces judgements and the execution of writs


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Origin:
Old English scīrgerēfa(see shire, reeve)